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Through April 6, individual Iowans, businesses and organizations may apply for the state’s . These awards recognize leadership and innovation in protecting and conserving our natural resources and environment. For complete details and an application, go to www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/IowaEnvironmentalAwards.aspx.
Read the full story >>Agriculture is the backbone of the Iowa economy. With advances in science and technology, there are tremendous opportunities to continue our agricultural growth. Members of the Legislature’s Agriculture committees recently reviewed a plan to boost our economy by emphasizing agricultural products and alternative energy. Iowa agriculture is strong nationally, ranking #1 in production of corn, [...]
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Through April 2, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for a grant designed to help locally-led groups develop water quality improvement efforts in their communities. Groups can request Watershed Planning Grants from $10,000 to $50,000 to develop plans to improve a local river, lake or stream on the state’s impaired waters list. [...]
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Keep Iowa Beautiful is offering up to four $500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2012. Iowa students enrolling in an Iowa college or university and planning to major in community enhancement or environmental studies are eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 7. For complete details, go to www.keepiowabeautiful.com/byers-environmental-scholarship.cfm
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The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service has awarded a federal AmeriCorps grant to a new Iowa Department of Natural Resources program that will help put veterans to work. The Iowa Green Veterans AmeriCorps program will help returning veterans in their transition to civilian life while learning new job skills.
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Through December 6, Iowa school districts can apply for a reimbursement match of $38,000 to replace a 1993 or older school bus that is still in regular use and wouldn’t otherwise be replaced with a new 2011 school bus with an EPA-certified bus engine. In additional, school districts can get full reimbursement for the purchase and installation of up to 20 diesel oxidation catalysts and closed crankcase ventilation systems for their bus fleet.
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Senator Hogg hopes for a Branstad flood flip-flop which would make Iowa’s Governor the newest supporter of efforts to lessen the damage from inevitable future floods.
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Senator Bob Dotzler and Iowa Rivers Revival host a three hour float down the Cedar River. In so doing they educate the public about water quality and exactly how to get the most out of the Cedar River.
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The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
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Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal’s remarks on the closing of the 2011 legislative session are below the fold.
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